Team Leader

SUEZ; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking an individual to manage site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing team performance, conducting safety briefings, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have or be willing to obtain IOSH Managing Safely Qualification. The position requires a flexible approach and teamwork.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Wide-ranging benefits and rewards

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work in a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours and overtime.
• Experience or interest in first-line management.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations and ensure compliance.
• Conduct tool box talks for safety.
• Assist in training and performance management of employees.
• Carry out waste acceptance checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety awareness

Communication

Education

IOSH Managing Safely Qualification

Tools

Mobile plant operating licenses

Computer literacy

Job description

What will I be doing?

You’ll make sure that SUEZ complies fully with its legal duties in respect of the health, safety and welfare of its employees, as well as perform any other duties that are reasonably requested, within the scope of the job role. You will assist site supervisors with the day to day management of the team on site, ensuring daily production targets are achieved and production time is maximised at the facility.

What you’ll do:

• Proactively manage the site and oversee your fellow team members and ensure that it is operated in a fully compliant manner.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the Health and Safety of all team members and the public is the number one priority.
• Maintain accurate paperwork to an acceptable standard.
• Operate the mobile plants on site (training will be provided).
• Completing any other reasonable duties when applicable.

This will involve:

• Maintaining shift logs and providing daily feedback on performance to teams.
• Carry out toolbox talks for safe systems and safety alerts.
• Assist supervisors with weekly audits, action plans and oversee corrective actions.
• Assist supervisors with employee inductions, briefings and training.
• Assist supervisors with the day to day performance management of employees.
• Carry out waste acceptance checks on incoming material and carry out rejections as required in line with that specific customers contract.
• Ensure the segregation of all recyclable materials is maximised at the facility.
• Control housekeeping activities and ensure all are carried out safely; conforming to the safe systems of work and company policies.
• Promote an operating process that keeps focus on health and safety.
• Ensure all work equipment within the area is used and maintained in a safe manner, reporting all defects are reported and a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Carry out 5’s audits and SIM observations to promote and maintain the safety & lean culture on site.

What are the requirements?

• You must be self‑motivated and be able to work as part of a team. This is an ideal opportunity for any employee who is interested in gaining experience in a first‑line management role and keen to progress and develop their personnel skills.

You'll also need:

• A flexible approach to work, as you may be expected to provide cover and work overtime, as required.
• You will either already hold or be expected to achieve the IOSH Managing Safely Qualification.
• To hold mobile plant licences and be computer literate.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide‑ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

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